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JWO 84N

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,492 mi
Last recorded78,492 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWO 84N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 78,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,014 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 77,562 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,247 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 77,240 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 76,189 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 75,019 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2017 74,108 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,320 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,570 miles

Centre exhaust rubber and braket missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF + OSF shock absorber bumpstops broken.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 72,570 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust rubber and braket missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF + OSF shock absorber bumpstops broken.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,594 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 71,509 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 71,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/f seat belt buckle badly damaged

oil leaks all over engine area

rear tyres worn low 2mm 205/50/16w

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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JWO 84N is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWO 84N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWO 84N registered?

JWO 84N is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 1991.

Is JWO 84N safe to buy?

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